Parent+Advisory+Council

First Meeting September 2, 2010 Trisha Carrell-Chase, Tucker; Jacque Wyant, Jeff/Holly Macfarlan, MaryAnn Beckner; Jill Collins-Emma Collins;


 * First Item**- Discuss our building improvement plan. Why do we have to do one? DINA status, SINA status, Sanctions are possible. No financial support for Title one status. Test scores are the best they have every been in the district. What are our expectations for teachers and students. How are we going to help our students? Common curriculm map, pacing guide, common assessments. Learning Styles? Should we test each year?

Nov. 4 Jill Collins, MaryAnn Beckner, Michelle, Jacque Wyant, Mark Wyant, and Jim Vanderloo, Discussion of policy for failing grades not attending dances. Concerns about whether this is fair. Year is flying by, semester ends before break. 22-23rd Senior House Semester exams 21-23rd Freshman House Semester Exams Character Award- Community effort, Planning a reception for former students to recognize for all work they have done to earn this. Block scheduling discussion, endorsed "secondary reform initiative". Data regarding freshman house, what are the benifits? Management piece is cut in half, teachers like what they are doing. More interaction with upperclassman is a concern from parents. College planning comming up..